How we scoreBlogAdvertise
Amidioheadphones · speakers · earbuds
  1. Amidio
  2. Compare
  3. AirPods 4 vs Tour Pro 3

Apple AirPods 4 vs JBL Tour Pro 3

What AirPods 4 does better (1) and where Tour Pro 3 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods 4
Apple · 2024AirPods 4
4.3Score
1 advantage≈ $130
vs
JBL Tour Pro 3
JBL · 2024Tour Pro 3
7.9Score
3 advantages≈ $220
Higher score
4.7Noise control & calls7.2
3.2Battery8.1
4.9Build & features4.1

Why is AirPods 4 better than Tour Pro 3?

  1. Earbud weight (each)5.4 g vs 5.6 g+4%

Why is Tour Pro 3 better than AirPods 4?

  1. Battery life5 h vs 11 h2.2×
  2. Active noise cancellingNo · AirPods 4: Yes
  3. Total with charging case30 h vs 44 h+47%
Specifications

Side by side

Apple AirPods 4Apple AirPods 4≈ $1304.3
JBL Tour Pro 3JBL Tour Pro 3≈ $2207.9
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—10.2 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity—104 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones2—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h11 h
Battery life with ANC—8 h
Total with charging case30 h44 h
Charging time—2 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiriAlexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.4 g5.6 g
Protection ratingIP54IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Wear detection (auto pause)Yes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare